It's hard to fault the Zefal Deflector FM40. It does the job well and doesn't cost a lot.
March 2026
Reader’s Ride: Josh M’s Specialized Stumpjumper Pro
Here's one of the nicer looking modern MTBs. Who doesn't love a bit of neon pistachio?
Issue 165: Dirty Blues in the Mississippi Delta
Markus Stitz takes a visit to the birthplace of the Delta Blues and comes away with a deep respect for the gravel ways and the people of the Deep South.
Fresh Goods Friday 801: Goodbye Mr Chipps
Au revoir Monsieur Frites! FGF is sponsored by Yellow Jersey.
The new more stiff less stiff Fox 38
8.8% stiffer fore-aft and 6.8% less stiff in torsion. The new 38 also increases bushing overlap by 20mm.
Issue 165: Our Public Image is Limited
Does mountain biking have an image problem? Is the barrage of shred-gnar imagery putting off newcomers and infuriating land managers?
Reader’s Ride: Pietruszka’s Cotic Soul 27.5
Kicking off the week is a perfectly messy steel machine from 2018
Issue 165: The Long Goodbye | Colin Meagher
An interview with mountain biking photographer and ALS sufferer, Colin Meagher, therefore, also one of his last.
Knolly Bikes enters receivership as bank calls in account
Knolly has entered receivership and is evaluating restructuring options, after its bank called in the company’s account.
Lauf eElja TQ: first ride review
Lauf has introduced the eElja, an e-bike inspired by the Elja trail bike, featuring a lightweight design, TQ HPR60 motor, and innovative LSP suspension. It offers 140mm front and 130mm rear travel, with two builds priced from $6,990.
Fresh Goods Friday 800: The Wide Bars Edition
Welcome to the 800th edition of Fresh Goods Friday! Sponsored by Yellow Jersey
Giro Montaro MIPS III helmet review
Do you dig the look of a Star Wars Stormtrooper cadet out on their first parade?
Issue 165: A Close Pass
What is it that fighter planes and mountain bikes like about the steep hillsides of mid-Wales? Pete Scullion investigates the phenomenon of the Mach Loop.
Issue 165: That Bike Deserves You
If you want to buy that particular bike, then you buy that bike. We're not judging you (any more).
Castelli Alpha 150 Jacket (Jersey!) review
This is not a jacket. This is a jersey. A three hundred and sixty flipping quid jersey.
Reader’s Ride: LMTTM’s August Cycles Big Blue
Another entry that we dug out of our back end, so to speak.
Pace RC629 review
Can a well put together hardtail - with the right geometry - do more than a XC full-susser? TLDR: yes.
Why is racing Enduro so expensive?
We ask a race organiser to explain the situation and discuss the future of the UK Enduro scene
Reader’s Ride: Dez B’s Transition Throttle
This submission fell down the back of our server sofa but it's still well worthy of RRing!
Outta the Archive: Ibis Ripley review from 2001
You won't believe the ride (probably because you won't believe it'll work at all...)
Fresh Goods Friday 798: The Urn Yr Turns Edition
How do you like your sealant? Sponsored by Yellow Jersey.
Take on Forestry England’s ‘Ride Your Way’ challenge this month
If there’s one thing SingletrackWorld readers don’t lack, it’s opinions on tyre compounds, suspension kinematics… and excuses not to ride when it’s still a little too cold to be outside. Forestry England would like to politely remove that last one. From 9–22 March 2026, Forestry…
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Transition Spur V2: first ride review
Hot off the cold trails it's the brand new Spur. Just how sweet 'n' lo can u go?
Hans Rey is worried about the future of e-bikes
MTB legend asks if it is time to draw a line in the sand of when e-bikes become "too powerful"
Reader’s Ride: John B’s Maverick ML7.5
Here is John B's modified URT Maverick that still puts smiles on faces, even after 20 years.
Colin Meagher, legendary MTB photographer, and just all-round legend has left the planet
But, despite it being eight years since his ALS/Motor Neuron Disease diagnosis, he left on his own terms and in a good place.